Parmesan Herb Bread

This bread is excellent when sliced, topped with shredded Mozzarella cheese and a layer of sliced pepperoni, and baked in the oven until the cheese melts.

INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

2 tablespoons margarine, softened

1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons white sugar

4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Sprinkle yeast over water in large bowl. Let stand a few minutes, then stir and dissolve yeast. Add sugar, salt, margarine, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano and 3 cups of the flour. Beat at slow speed for 2 minutes. Beat in rest of flour; cover the bowl with a sheet of wax paper and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place 45 minutes, or until doubled in volume.